Edward Nevill's decorations
Title
Edward Nevill's decorations
Description
A frame containing Edward's five medals, a head and shoulders portrait and a newspaper cutting about his award of a DFM.
Decorations are: Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-1945.
Decorations are: Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-1945.
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Format
Medals, photograph and newspaper cutting mounted and framed
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Identifier
PNevillEG1602
Transcription
[framed] Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal and War Medal.
[photograph]
Sgt E.G. Nevill – Awarded the D.F.M.
In June, 1940, Flight Lieutenant Batt was the pilot, and Sergeants Nevill and Spencer the observer and air gunner, respectively, of an aircraft which successfully carried out a single aircraft reconnaissance. Throughout the whole operation the aircraft was flown at a height of less than 200 feet, and enemy troop concentrations were located and subsequently attacked. Flight Lieutenant Batt successfully completed the mission in spite of intense anti-aircraft fire which severely damaged his aircraft. Sergeant Spencer was wounded during the operations but continued to use his gun, also making valuable visual reconnaissances [sic]. Sergeant Nevill, by his Skilful handling of his gun, beat off an attack by three Messerschmitt 109’s. It is believed that one was destroyed. This crew has taken part in eleven operational flights since 10th May, 1940, and they have at all times displayed courage and determination in the face of the enemy. Their excellent team work has largely contributed to the success of many of the missions entrusted to them.
Extract from London Gazette dated 21st June 1940 [/framed]
[photograph]
Sgt E.G. Nevill – Awarded the D.F.M.
In June, 1940, Flight Lieutenant Batt was the pilot, and Sergeants Nevill and Spencer the observer and air gunner, respectively, of an aircraft which successfully carried out a single aircraft reconnaissance. Throughout the whole operation the aircraft was flown at a height of less than 200 feet, and enemy troop concentrations were located and subsequently attacked. Flight Lieutenant Batt successfully completed the mission in spite of intense anti-aircraft fire which severely damaged his aircraft. Sergeant Spencer was wounded during the operations but continued to use his gun, also making valuable visual reconnaissances [sic]. Sergeant Nevill, by his Skilful handling of his gun, beat off an attack by three Messerschmitt 109’s. It is believed that one was destroyed. This crew has taken part in eleven operational flights since 10th May, 1940, and they have at all times displayed courage and determination in the face of the enemy. Their excellent team work has largely contributed to the success of many of the missions entrusted to them.
Extract from London Gazette dated 21st June 1940 [/framed]
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Citation
“Edward Nevill's decorations,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed July 19, 2025, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/collections/document/18686.